Who we are...
Our staff consists of:
- Licensed mental health professionals
- NARHA certified therapeutic riding instructors
- Skilled horse handlers
- Other healing professionals
Joy Gill, Executive Director (Click on her picture to read her bio.)
Email her at: Joy@GreatStrides.org
Terry Lewis, Clinical Director (Click on her picture to read her bio.)
Email her at: Terry@GreatStrides.org
Emily Osborne, Barn Manager (Click on her picture to read her bio.)
Email her at: Emily@GreatStrides.org
Cat Riches, Therapist/Therapeutic Riding Instructor, with her friend Bear. (Click on her picture to read her bio.)
Email her at: Cat@GreatStrides.org
Our horses are specially trained and chosen for their demonstrated ability to bond with people. For our clients, many of whom have emotional and behavioral difficulties, experiencing an empathetic connection with our horses becomes a vital building block for developing healthy relationships with people. To meet our horses - click here.
What are our credentials?
Great Strides is affiliated with the:
- North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) and was awarded the status of Premier Accredited Center
- Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association (EFMHA).
- Epona - Approved Instructor - Epona Method (Terry Lewis)
- Maryland Horse Council
- Maryland Council of Equestrian Therapies
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